Linear Perspective

The idea of creating a 3 dimensional space on a flat surface really became a focal point of art in the early Renaissance. From that point on, artists never looked back. Linear perspective surrounds us all the time, the trick is to learn to truly "see" it. Santa Paula High School students spent a few days exploring our campus and community to spot 1 point, 2 point and 3 point perspectives in their everyday lives.

To quote a student "once seen, perspective can't be unseen!"

 

Alondra M. Class of 2015, 1 Point Perspective

Betzal G. Class of 2017, 3 Point Perspective

Daisy M. Class of 2017, 2 Point Perspective

Jasmine G. Class of 2016, 1 Point Perspective

Jimena O. Class of 2016, 3 Point Perspective

Jossette H. Class of 2015, 2 Point Perspective

Maribel S. Class of 2017, 1 Point Perspective

Mariela M. Class of 2016, 1 Point Perspective



Food Photography

What better way to end the first semester than with a unit on food photography. Students learned the foundations of shooting studio still life photographs and the basics of food styling.  With tips and tricks from the professionals, students learned how to create delicious looking photos, even if some of it ended up inedible. If you don't mind, we'll keep our industry secrets so we don't ruin your view of food photos ;-)

Andrew S. Class of 2015

Alexxa V. Class of 2015

Gabriela M. Class of 2015

James H. Class of 2016

Jayleen H. Class of 2017

Serena S. Class of 2017

A picture's worth a 1,000 words: Narrative Still Life

In Language Arts, a personal narrative essay tells the story of the author in carefully crafted words but how do you tell a visual story in a photograph? SPHS students were challenged to figure out a way to tell a story about themselves through a Narrative Still Life photograph. Students chose 3-5 objects that told a cohesive story about some aspect of their personality.  Students learned about lighting, setting up a still life and how the tiny details can make all the difference.

 

Bernave T, 6th Period

Zaira J., 6th Period

Jasmine G., 6th Period

Danny V., 5th period

Joanna R., 5th period

Valerie M., 5th Period

Jennifer M., 4th period

Jose C., 4th Period

John H., 4th Period

 

Seeing Balance in All Around

Students were given the challenge of finding Symmetrical, Asymmetrical and Radial Balance in their everyday surroundings. This proved to be quite a challenge for the classes, but they managed to find it all!

 

Symmetrical Balance, Angie T.

Symmetrical Balance, Jessie C.

Symmetrical Balance, Andrea R.

 

Asymmetrical Balance, Xitlali P.

Asymmetrical Balance, Telma C.

Radial Balance, Rebecca R.

Radial Balance, Sergio M.

 

 



Lines, lines, lines! They're everywhere!

I always like to start the photography school year with the very basic of Elements of Art, the Line.  Students scoured our campus in search of lines as a focal point and came up with some fantastic results.

 

 Daisy C. 4th Period

Jackie C. 4th Period 

 Bobby L. 4th Period

 Isaac R., 5th Period

Maria Z., 6th Period

Mirka M., 6th Period



A new year in SPHS Photography!

The 2014-2015 school year started with a bang for the Photography program! We had so much student interest that we were able to add a 3rd full class period this year.

 

With over 90 photography students, I have been seeing some fantastic work from my classes. I'm looking forward to a year of continued success!